Angels by Denis Johnson

Angels

Denis Johnson

fiction thriller dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

224 pages | first published 1983

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‘A dazzling and savage first novel’ New York Times Angels tells the story of two born losers. Jamie has ditched her husband and is running away with her two baby girls. Bill is dreaming of making it big in a life of crime. They meet on a Greyhoun...
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Summary of 164 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 71%
emotional 57%
tense 57%
reflective 42%
challenging 28%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 14%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.93

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